Kailash Manasarovar Yatra – Overland from Kerung

Mount Kailash

Mount Kailash is a peak in a Range which forms part of the Trans-Himalaya in Tibet. It lies near the source of some of the longest rivers in Asia. These are the Indus River, the Sutlej River, the Brahmaputra River, and the Karnali River. In Buddhism, Hinduism, Bon and also in Jainism mount Kailash is regarded as sacred. The mountain lies near Lake Manasarovar and Lake Rakshastal in Tibet autonomous Region, China.

Four of South Asia’s greatest rivers also have thier sources nearby. The base of mount Kailash are the  lakes Rakshas Tal and Manasarovar.

Pilgrimage

Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to the mountain therefore following a tradition going back many years in time. Pilgrims of several religions also believe that circumambulating it on foot is a holy ritual that will bring good fortune. Hindus and Buddhists always make the peregrination in a clockwise direction. Followers of the Jain and Bon religions conversely circumambulate the mountain in a counter clockwise direction. The path around Mount Kailash is 52 km (32 mi) long. Some pilgrims believe that the entire walk around Kailash should be made in a single day. This is a demanding undertaking.

Lake Manasarovar

Visitors may also wish to visit Lake Manasarovar.

Lake Manasarovar lies at 4,590 m (15,060 ft) above mean sea level and is therefore it is at relatively high elevation for a large freshwater lake.  It is on the mostly saline lake-studded Tibetan Plateau. The lake is relatively round in shape with the circumference of 88 km . Its depth reaches a maximum of 90 m and its surface area is 320 km² . Lake Manasarovar ultimately overflows in to lake Rakshastal which is a salt-water endorheic lake.

Note:

Yatra in Hinduism and other Indian religions means a pilgrimage to holy places.

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Trip Cost Includes

• Airport picks and drops off by private vehicle.
• Government registered and fluent English speaking and very friendly guide.
• 1 Sharing porter for two trekkers during the trek to carry your luggage.
• Sharing twin bedroom in tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu with buffet breakfast.
• Trekking lodge accommodation on twin bed sharing basis during the trek.
• All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking.
• Equipment, meals and accommodation of your guide and porters.
• Salary and insurances for your guide and porter.
• All government tax, vat, and Office Service charges.

Trip Cost Excludes

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for breakfast.
• All the alcoholic drinks, beverages, mineral water, can juice etc.
• Personal nature expenses, toiletries, hot shower, laundry, the internet and phone calls.
• Personal travel insurance and rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
• Expenses of extra adventure, donations in monasteries (your choice).
• Gratitude and tips for your guide and porter.